THE  STORY  OF  HAWAII 

Foreword  and  Introduction 


''  I ‘HE  PEOPLE  OF  HAWAII  present  this  booklet 
as  a general  story  of  the  Territory  of  Hawaii  of 
especial  interest  to  prospective  visitors  but  embracing 
something  regarding  its  history,  geography  and  com- 
merce, all  of  which  may  be  found  readily  by  referring 
to  the  table  of  contents  on  the  opposite  page. 

Changeable  current  data  such  as  hotel  rates,  sailing 
dates,  steamer  and  inter-island  excursion  fares,  also 
sample  itineraries,  are  given  in  a separate  Tourfax 
bulletin  which  is  revised  and  corrected  monthly.  The 
latest  Tourfax  may  be  obtained  from  our  offices  listed 
below  or  any  leading  travel  or  steamship  agency. 

This  bureau  is  a public  institution  impartially  rep- 
resenting the  Chambers  of  Commerce  of  all  the  island 
counties  of  the  Territory  of  Hawaii.  We  have  nothing 
for  sale.  Our  sole  purpose  is  to  attract  you  to  Hawaii 
and  then  to  help  make  your  stay  as  enjoyable  as  pos- 
sible, also  to  assist  you  to  find  a home  if  you  decide  to 
take  up  residence  here,  as  do  many  of  our  visitors  by 
increasing  numbers  each  year.  We  are  at  your  service 
with  any  desired  information  and  cordially  invite  you 
to  call  upon  us  when  you  arrive  in  Honolulu. 

HAWAII  TOURIST  BUREAU 

828  Fort  Street,  Honolulu 
HAWAII 

U.  S.  A. 

Headquarters  Mainland  Offices;  Monadnock  Bldg.,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

Cable  and  Radio  Address,  both  offices:  “Promotion” 

Other  branches:  In  New  Zealand,  P.  O.  Box  1487,  Wellington.  In 
Australia,  P.  O.  Box  241,  Sydney,  N.  S.  W.  In  the  Orient,  P.  O.  Box  296, 
Shanghai,  China.  When  in  Southern  California  visit  our  information  counter 
and  our  daily  “movies”  in  the  Los  Angeles  Chamber  of  Commerce  Building, 
12th  and  Broadway. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Subject  Page 

Agriculture  21 

Airplane  Service 9 

Aciuariura  13 

Armv  - 14-15 

Athletics  12-13-14 

Automobiles  7 


Baggage  7 

Band  2-11-13 

Barking  Sands 19 

Bathing  6-11 

Beaches  12 

Bird  Life  25 

Bishop  Museum 12-13 

Boarding  Houses 6 

Building  Permits 31 

Cabaret  9 

Cables  and  Radio 8 

Cafes  6 

Churches  28 

Climate  3 

Clothing  3 

Clubs  29 

Coffee  21 

Colored  Fish 13 

Colleges  28 

Consuls  7 

Cost  of  Living  3-5 

Cottages  6 


Crossroads  of  Pacific  . . 

5-15-31 


Dances  9-14 

Distances  16-17 

Drinking  Water . 5 

Duty  - 7 

Education  28 

Employment  30 

Fishing  11-12-19 

Flowering  Trees 4 

Flowers  4 

Fruits  4-5 

Geography  27 

Golf  29 

Government  27 


Subject  Page 

Hawaii  Tourist  Bureau 

Inside  Front  Cover 

Hawaiian  Customs 10-13 

Hawaiians  10 

Health  5-31 

Hiking  13 

Hilo  22 

History  26-27 

Homes  30-31 

Honolulu  9 

Horseback  Riding 8-25 

Hotels  6 

Hunting  19 

lao  Valley 21 

Inspection  of  Baggage....  7 

Inter-Island  Travel 15 

Investments  31 

Irrigation  21 

Kahoolawe,  Island  of 20 

Kauai,  Island  of IS 

Kilauea  23-24 

Lanai.  Island  of 20 

Language  26 

Legends  IS 

Legislature  27 

Leis  2-10 

Lihue  18 

Liquid  Sunshine 3 

Lodging  Houses 6 

Luau  II 

Mail  Service 8 

Map  of  Isiands . 16-17 

Maui,  Island  of 20 

Maui,  Demi-god  18 

Mauna  Loa 20-23-25 

Mauna  Kea..._ 20-25 

Missionaries  26 

Molokai,  Island  of 19 

Mountains  3 

Motoring  7 

Museum,  Bishop 12 

Music  9-11 


Subject 

Page 

Parks  

6 

Passports  

7 

Pearl  Harbor 

15 

Periodicals  

8 

Pineapples  

21 

4 

Poi  

11 

Population  

28 

Public  Lands 

30 

10 

Radio  - 

8 

Railroads  

8-22 

Rainfall  

4 

Real  Estate 

31 

Religion  

26-28 

Rice  - 

12 

Schofield  Barracks 

15 

Schools  

28 

Sea  Voyage  

Ji~0 

Servants  

6 

Shells  

13 

Shops  — 

13 

Sports  

.11-13-14 

Spouting  Horn 

Id 

Steamship  Services  .. 

5 

13 

Street  Cars 

8 

Sugar  Industry 

21 

Summer  in  Hawaii 

4 

Surfing  

. . 11-12 

Swimming  

11 

Teachers  

Telephones  .... 
Temperature  . 

Temples  

Territory  

Trade  Winds, 

Trails  

Tramping  

Transportation 
Trees  


28 

8 




...13-16-17 
28 

27 

2-3 

13 

13 

7 

4-27 


Na  Pali  Cliffs 18 

-N'avy  14-15 

Newspapers  . . 8 

N'ilhau,  Island  of 19 


University 


Volcanoes 


28 

23-24-25 


Haleakala  20 

Halemaumau  24 

Hanalei  Bay 18 

Harbors  22 

Hawaii,  Island  of 22 

Hawaii  National  Park.  .. 

20-23-25 


Oahu,  Island  of 15 

Olokele  Canyon 19 

Outrigger  Canoes 12 

Outrigger  Club 6 

Pali  15 

Papaia  5 


Waikiki  Beach 12 

Wailuku  21 

Waimea  Canyon 19 

Water  Supply 5 

What  to  Wear 3 

When  to  Go 4 


The  Story  of  Hawaii 

Residents  of  Haw'aii  are  so  proud  of  their 
islands  and  visitors  so  pleased  with  their  expe- 
riences in  the  territory  that  people  often  ask 
“Why  does  Hawaii  possess  such  an  insistent 
appeal  ? Why  do  eyes  glow  and  pulses  accel- 
erate at  the  very  mention  of  its  name?” 
The  only  satisfactory  answer  is  the  islands 
themselves.  Come  as  others  have  come.  Spend 
those  happy  days  on  shipboard.  Relax  on  a gay, 
floating  city,  with  its  deck  sports  and  dances  and 
“movies,”  comfortable  cabins  and  lounging  steamer  chairs;  its  pleas- 
antly informal  acquaintances  and  diversions.  Arise  at  dawn  on  that  last 
day  with  the  cool  trade  winds  of  early  morn  caressing  you,  and  hurry 
breathlessly  on  deck  to  find  a lighthouse  sleepily  blinking  its  last  winks. 
Coral  Jind  a verdant  shoreline  thrown  up  in  the  night.  As  the  sun 

Reefs  mounts,  watch  its  unfolding  glories  on  the  clouds  capping  gor- 

geous mountains,  unbelievably  green.  As  your  ship  swfings  around  into 
the  harbor,  see  breakers  foam  on  the  coral  reef,  plumy  palms  appear, 
and  roofs  nearly  lost  in  a maze  of  foliage  sparkle  and  dance. 

Twentieth  Century  Adventuring 

But  wait!  You  haven’t  yet  recklessly  emptied  your  purse  of  its  silver 
to  the  horde  of  native  diving  boys  who  with  amazing  dexterity  snatch 
the  coin  out  of  the  clear  blue  depths,  or  heard  the  Hawaiian  band  waft 
“Aloha  Oe”  to  you  from  the  crowded  pier,  or  viewed  the  jovial,  jost- 
ling lei-women  vending  armsful  of  vari-colored  flower  wreaths.  You 
haven’t  yet  floated  along  to  your  hotel  or  cottage  past  great  mounds  of 
purple  bougainvillea,  and  long  stretches  of  gay  hibiscus  and  richly 
scented  oleander  bush,  by  coconut  plantation,  banana  patch,  rice  paddy. 
You  haven’t  yet  felt  the  warmth  of  the  waters  at  Waikiki.  When  }"ou 
have  experienced  all  this,  and  it  is  only  a taste,  you  will  begin  to  sense 
why  Hawaii  tempts  you,  draws  you,  holds  j'ou. 


R.  M.CIutterbuck  Photo 


Native  Diving-  Roys 


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Baker  Photo 


Ifoiioliilii  Oriental  Drstriet 


Climate  Nearly  Perfect 


If  only  one  theme  could  be  selected  to  explain  the  popularity  of 
Hawaii,  it  would  lie  in  the  much  overworked  word  climate,  for  after 
all  it  is  the  everlasting  sunshine  of  perpetual  summer  and  evenly  dis- 
tributed rain  that  garb  the  mountains  and  valleys  in  their  eternal 
verdure,  that  produces  the  great  sugar-cane  and  pineapple  crops.  It  is 
the  equable  climate,  varying  only  a few  degrees  throughout  the  year, 
Purple  which  imbues  the  natives  with  their  proverbial  hospitality  and 
A alleys  friendliness,  that  keeps  the  sea  always  pleasantly  tempered  for 
bathing.  It  is  the  rain  which  falls  so  often  at  night  and  so  evenly 
throughout  the  year  that  bathes  tree  and  street,  and  banishes  dust  or 
germs.  It  is  the  mists  falling  when  the  sun  is  bright  which  causes  the 
beautiful  phenomena  called  liquid  sunshine;  which  arches  the  haze  of 
purple  valleys  with  brilliant  rainbows  so  close  that  one  can  almost 
touch  them;  that  forms  lunar  rainbows  on  moonlit  nights.  It’s  the 
trade  winds  that  blow  from  the  northeast  almost  continuously  that 
temper  the  warmer  days.  It  is  the  constant  temperature  which  allows 
for  light  comfortable  clothing  and  dainty  frocks;  that  provides  life  in 
the  open  air  all  the  year;  that  makes  for  healthful  contentment. 

I'here  are  no  sudden  climatic  changes,  few  storms  or  floods.  Even 
thunder  and  lightning  are  not  common,  and  snow  falls  only  on  the 
highest  peaks.  While  the  so-called  winter  months  of  December,  Jan- 
uary, F'ebruary  and  March  are  a bit  colder  than  others  the 
same  light  clothing  may  be  worn  throughout  the  year,  al- 
though  a raincoat  should  be  provided,  for  these  months 
constitute  the  wettest  season,  with  rainy  and  sunny 
days  often  alternating  for  several  weeks.  Visitors 
to  Hawaii  should  never  make  the  mistake,  however, 
of  leaving  their  heavier  clothing  at  home,  as  it  will 
often  be  quite  necessary  on  shipboard  or  at  some  of 
the  higher  altitudes,  such  as  in  the  National  Park 
areas.  Outing  and  golfing  togs  should  always  be 
included.  Of  course  everything  may  be  bought 
at  reasonable  prices  in  Hawaii. 


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H’illiams  Photo 


Smiles,  Sunsliiiie  and  Flo^vers 


Flowering  Trees  in  Spring  and  Summer 


If  it  were  possible  to  claim  any  one  season  as  the  best  many  would 
name  the  months  of  May,  June  and  July,  for  those  constitute  the  late 
spring  and  early  summer  in  Hawaii  when  hundreds  of  gorgeous  flower- 
ing trees,  the  most  striking  of  wFich  are  the  pink  and  golden  shower 
(Cassia),  the  scarlet  flame-colored  poinciana,  and  the  lavender  jacka- 
randa  are  in  full  bloom,  and  tropical  fruits  such  as  the  mango  and  the 
avocado,  the  pineapple  and  the  guava  are  ripening. 

Rare  plants,  fruits,  shrubs,  trees  and  flowers  have  been  brought  from 
all  over  the  world  to  thrive  in  Hawaii.  Most  conspicuous  are  the 
great  Banyan  and  Monkey-pod  which  spread  over  entire  blocks,  and  the 
croton  bush  of  vari-colored  leaves.  Most  striking  are  the  tall,  stately, 
symmetrical  Royal  Palms  and  most  common  and  useful,  kiawe  (Alga- 
Tropic  roba),  related  to  the  Mexican  Mesquite,  which  provide  the 

Plants  fourfold  benefits  of  feed,  firewood,  fence-posts  and  shade. 

Hibiscus  in  thousands  of  color  combinations  blooms  throughout  the  year, 
Poinsettia  bushes  come  in  profusion,  and  the  Night-blooming  Cereus 
which  on  old  stone  hedges  shows  its  great  creamy  blossoms  only  at  night 
is  to  be  seen  several  times  throughout  the  summer. 


That  season  in  Hawaii  is  much  cooler  and  more  comfortable  than  in 
many  more  temperate  countries.  The  thermometer  in  Honolulu  rarely 
goes  above  85°  in  summer  and  this  is  tempered  by  trade  winds  off  the 
ocean.  Summer  is  especially  timely  for  travelers  from  New  Zealand 
and  Australia  because  it  is  winter  then  in  the  Antipodes,  but  generally 
speaking  it  makes  little  difference  when  travelers  visit  Haw'aii. 

For  instance  in  Honolulu  in  1924  the  thermometer  varied 
only  from  60°  to  85°  through  the  year  and  evenly  distribu- 
ted rainfall  for  the  same  year  was  26.31  inches.  Any 
time  which  is  most  convenient  for  the  traveler  is  the 
best  time,  and  increased  steamship  services  and  hotels 
practically  insure  accommodations  at  any  time.  It 
is  alwa}'s  advisable,  however,  to  make  steamer 
reservations  as  far  ahead  as  convenient. 


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Frequext  Steamship  Service 

Hawaii,  being  at  the  crossroads  of  the  Pacific,  is 
especially  favored  with  a number  of  excellent  steam- 
ship lines  providing  direct  services  from  several  Pacific 
Coast  ports.  All  these  steamers  carry  mail,  which 
arrives  two  or  three  times  a week  from  the  mainland, 
which  is  a trip  of  only  five  or  six  days.  At  the  present 
writing  (July,  1925)  there  are  direct  and  frequent 
Joyoiiis  passenger  services  to  Hawaii  from  Vancouver 
voy.-ige  Victoria,  B.  C.,  Seattle,  San  Francisco,  Los  Angeles,  Auck- 
land, N.  Z.,  Sydney,  Australia,  and  Oriental  ports,  providing  a wide 
range  of  selection.  All  passenger  ships  serving  Hawaii  are  equipped  with 
modern  conveniences  such  as  wireless  services  and  daily  world  news,  and 
many  recreational  features,  as  promenades,  sports,  music  and  dancing. 
Several  steamers  offer  swimming  tanks  and  moving  picture  shows.  No 
other  vacation  affords  as  complete  a relaxation  and  rest  as  a sea  voyage. 
It  is  one  of  the  physician’s  most  popular  and  successful  prescriptions. 
The  trip  to  and  from  Hawaii  is  an  ideal  health  tour  and  nerve  tonic 
combined  with  a pleasure  jaunt  of  unusual  experiences. 

Cost  of  Living  Moderate 


Generally  speaking  it  costs  no  more  to  live  in  Hawaii  than  elsewhere 
in  the  United  States,  and  in  many  instances  decidedly  less.  For  visitors 
contemplating  a long  stay  in  the  islands  with  a view  possibly  to  setting 
up  housekeeping  (and  the  practice  of  remaining  several  months  or  even 
indefinitely  is  by  no  means  uncommon),  a fully  furnished  cottage  or 
apartment  may  be  rented.  Both  gas  and  elec-  > 

tricity  are  available,  the  latter  for  cooking 
as  well  as  light.  Ice  and  bottled  fre 
milk  are  delivered  daily.  Island  meats 
and  sea  fish  are  plentiful.  A wide  va- 
riety of  fresh  fruits  and  vegetables, 

Ta.sty  many  from  the  mainland, 

FriiitN  always  to  be  had. 

There  are  many  more  fruits  which 
are  strange  to  most  visitors,  such  as 
the  papaia,  a delicious  golden-meated 
melon  that  grows  prolifically  on  trees 
the  year  around.  It  is  very  popular 
as  a breakfast  food  or  in  salads.  Then 
there  is  the  incomparable  fresh  sliced 
pineapple  every  day  in  the  year,  and 
in  season  luscious  mangoes,  passion 
fruit  (water  lemon ),  avocado  (alliga- 
tor pear)  and  many  varieties  of  eating 
and  cooking  bananas.  One  of  Hawaii’s 
distinct  assets  is  sparkling  pure  health- 

^ I . 1 • 1 • Williams  Photo 

tul  artesian  dnnkine:  water.  « ^ 

^ M.I.N.X.  Hawaiian  Traffic  Cop 


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Most  household  servants,  chauffeurs  and 
tardboys  are  Japanese.  They  are  fairly 
plentiful.  Wages  are  reasonable. 

There  are  comfortable  hotels  in  the  bus- 
iness section,  the  residential  districts,  or  on 
Waikiki  beach  in  Honolulu,  and  others 
conveniently  located  in  the  country,  on  the 
island  of  Oahu  (City  and  County  of  Honolulu),  and  in  town  and 
country  on  the  other  islands.  Rates  are  similar  to  those  charged  else- 
where. Excellent  accommodation,  cuisine,  and  service  are  found  at  the 
hotels  and  boarding  houses  in  Honolulu.  Rates  are  moderate.  Most  of 
the  hotels  are  conducted  on  plan  of  supplying  room  and  meals,  but  a 
few,  including  two  of  the  largest  in  Honolulu,  offer  rooms  without 
meals  if  desired.  There  is  available  a wide  variety  of  cafes,  restaurants, 
lunch  rooms  and  cafeterias,  also  a number  of  private  rooms. 

Cottages  Adjoin  Hotels 

A novel  feature  of  many  Hawaiian  hotels  is  separate  cottages  where 
families  may  live  as  privately  as  in  their  own  home,  utilizing  the  main 
building  and  dining  room  for  their  meals.  If  visitors  prefer  to  live  on 
or  near  the  beach  they  may  use  their  own  quarters  for  dressing  rooms. 
If  located  elsewhere,  public  and  private  dressing  rooms  are  provided  or 
Batiiing'  membership  may  be  obtained  in  the  Outrigger  Canoe  Club  at 
Popular  Waikiki  Beach,  which  offers  other  facilities  such  as  lockers  and 
showers,  outrigger  canoes  and  surfboards,  picnic  lunching  rooms  and 
kitchens.  Bath  houses  and  picnic  grounds  are  also  provided  at  several 
municipal  and  country  parks,  also  playgrounds  for  children. 

Detailed  information  on  location,  size  and  rates  of  all  hotels  in  the 
islands  is  found  in  Tourfax,  also  average  cost  of  housekeeping  cottages. 

There  are  public  libraries,  hospitals,  clinics,  and  professional  services 
of  a high  class  on  all  the  islands.  The  islands  are  well  policed  and 
there  is  little  crime  and  disorder.  Fire  protection  is  ample. 


Baker  Photo 


Native  in  Slippery  Siide  on  Kauai 


Page  Six 


IVilliams  Photo 


Vaolitln^  in  I*earl  Harbor 


Few  Inspections  Upon  Arriv’al 

Baggage  of  passengers  from  the  mainland  United  States  is  not  sub- 
jected to  examination  by  the  customs  authorities  upon  entering  Hono- 
lulu on  local  steamers  since  Hawaii  is  a territory  and  an  integral  part 
of  the  United  States,  but  all  passengers  are  examined  by  medical 
officers  of  the  United  States  quarantine  service  before  ships  dock. 
This  inspection  is  quite  informal  and  merely  requires  standing  in  line 
for  a few  moments.  Of  course,  all  visitors  from  countries  other 
Part  of  than  the  United  States  must  possess  passports  and  must  have 
i . s.  A.  their  baggage  inspected  by  customs  officers.  Such  passengers 
must  also  have  had  their  passport  vised  by  the  American  Consul  at  the 
place  from  which  they  departed.  Residents  of  countries  other  than 
the  United  States  are  required  to  deposit  a poll  tax  of  $8.00  upon 
purchase  of  their  steamer  ticket  to  Hawaii  which  tax  is  returned  to 
them  if  they  do  not  remain  more  than  60  days  in  American  territory. 

Consular  representatives  of  most  countries  are  located  in  Honolulu. 
Americans  of  course  need  no  passports  or  visas  for  Hawaii,  which  is  a 
part  of  their  own  country.  Inquiries  are  sometimes  addressed  to  “The 
American  Consul,  Honolulu.”  Naturally  there  is  no  such  person  or 
position,  any  more  than  in  other  American  cities. 

Many  Transport.ation  Facilities 

“Shall  we  take  our  car?”  is  a question  often  asked  by  visitors  to 
Hawaii.  With  hundreds  of  miles  of  good  roads  including  considerable 
pa%ement  on  all  the  islands,  motoring  and  picnicking  is  very  popular, 
but  there  are  many  thousands  of  cars  in  the  islands  with  an  ample 
number  of  standard  makes  for  hire  with  or  without  driver.  Rates  are 
quoted  in  Tourfax.  However,  if  persons  prefer  their  own  car  and 
intend  to  remain  for  some  time  they  should  not  hesitate  to  bring  it. 
For  those  the  Honolulu  Automobile  Club  furnishes  invaluable  service 
by  helping  to  unload  the  car  so  that  passengers  may  drive  away 
from  the  wharf  immediately  after  arrival, 
and  also  by  registering  it  and  obtaining  a 
complimentary  three-months’  license.  Mem- 
bership in  other  automobile  or  motor  clubs 
entitles  one  to  various  services  of  the 
Honolulu  Club,  such  as  the  “trouble- 


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shooter.”  Visitors  from  countries  other  than  the 
United  States  should  remember  that  the  American 
style  with  left-hand  steering  gear,  and  driving  on 
the  right,  prevail  in  Hawaii.  New  and  used  cars 
can  be  reasonably  purchased  in  Hawaii. 

An  excellent  street-car  trolley  service  with 
roomy  open  cars  serves  all  principal  districts  in  Hono- 
lulu, making  a trip  from  any  of  the  hotels  to  the 
beach,  the  business  district,  or  the  residential  sections 
a matter  of  a few  minutes.  In  addition  there  are  public  railways 
on  the  islands  of  Kauai,  Maui,  Oahu,  and  Hawaii. 

Horse  transportation  in  Hawaii  is  practically  obsolete  but  mounts 
may  be  obtained  for  specific  trips.  Visitors  in  Honolulu  may  indulge 
in  horseback  riding  through  courtesy  of  the  Hawaiian  Polo  and 
Racing  Association  and  by  special  arrangement  elsewhere. 

Mails,  Cable,  Radio,  Periodicals 

Communication  with  the  outside  world  is  maintained  by  both  cable 
and  wireless,  and  between  the  various  islands  and  ships  at  sea  by  wire- 
less. Each  island  has  an  extensive  telephone  exchange,  that  in  the  city 
of  Honolulu  being  automatic.  There  are  daily  newspapers  in  Hono- 
lulu and  Hilo,  semi-weekly  on  Maui  and  weekly  on  Kauai.  A number 
Daily  of  foreign  language  and  Hawaiian  newspapers,  and  two  month- 
Papers  [y  magazines,  the  latter  with  considerable  circulation  outside 
H awaii,  are  also  published  in  Honolulu.  Radio  programs  are  broadcasted 
from  KGU  (Honolulu  Advertiser)  daily.  These  programs  are  regu- 
larly picked  up  on  the  mainland.  Radio  fans  are  numerous  in  Hawaii 
and  mainland  programs  are  plainly  heard  throughout  all  the  islands. 

Mails  arrive  from  North  America  and  are  dispatched  thereto  two  or 
three  times  a week,  and  there  are  frequent  services  to  and  from  most 
Pacific  countries  since  all  passenger  steamers  are  regular  carriers.  Mail 


Senda  Photo 


Old  Waloll  Church,  Knual 


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goes  from  Honolulu  to  outside  islands  at  least  thrice  a week.  There  is 
considerable  armv  and  nav}-  air-plane  flying  between  the  islands,  but  at 
this  writing  (July,  1925)  no  regular  public  services. 

Don’t  Hurry 

Hawaii  does  not  give  you  of  its  best  when  subjected  to  rapid  sight- 
seeing. It  is  when  visitors  come  prepared  to  remain  several  weeks, 
unpacking  leisurely  and  gradually  relaxing  in  the  restful  absorbingly 
varied  life,  that  the  islands  fully  exercise  their  mvsterious  charm. 

It  is  then  that  visitors  may  be  lucky  enough  to  view  a burning  sugar- 
cane field  preparatory  to  harvesting,  or  a regatta,  a pageant,  or  even  to 
take  a few  lessons  in  the  graceful  hula,  or  indulge  in  some  off-shore 
fishing  with  glass-bottomed  box  and  outrigger  canoe.  Time  increases 
Unique  Hawaii’s  romantic  possibilities  immensely.  The  rare  grass  hut. 
Country  mat-weaving,  ancient  chanting  of  meles,  hukilau  fishing  parties 
— all  these  and  more  are  not  thrown  in  your  face.  They  develop 
slowly  but  surely  as  visitors  remain  longer  and  enter  into  the  spirit  of 
the  islands.  Of  course  if  visitors  remain  keyed-up,  as  it  were,  demand- 
ing something  to  do  and  somewhere  to  go  every  minute,  and  with  only 
a few  days  available  for  it  all  they  will  usually  find  sufficient 
variety.  Roof  gardens,  theaters,  cabarets,  and  suburban  inns  provide 
nightly  pleasure.  Dancing  in  the  open,  even  in  the  streets  on  moonlit 
nights,  to  the  strains  of  wandering  serenaders  is  common. 

Honolulu  itself  is  a cosmopolitan  city  with  a great  deal  of  the  bustle 
of  a western  American  community — placed  in  a most  exquisite  natural 
setting  and  favored  with  nature’s  finest  in  verdure,  flowers, 
shade  trees,  healthful  and  equable  climate.  It  has  most 
conveniences,  comforts,  public  utilities,  and 
services  of  modern  American  city  life,  but 
more  than  that  and  infinitely  more  appealing, 
the  spell  of  southern  seas  and  several  broad 
hints  of  the  Orient.  An  efficient  city  plan- 
ning commission  is  giving  careful  thought  to 
improving  her  Civic  Center,  parks,  boulevards, 
buildings,  and  an  Outdoor  Circle  of  women 


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(7.  r.  .-i.  Photo 


The  Hnle:ikaln  Crater  Trip  »ii  Maui 


watches  the  artistic  development  very  closely.  The  city  is  now  well 
lighted  and  paved  and  there  is  a charming  tendency  in  residential  dis- 
tricts to  eliminate  fences  and  substitute  turf  for  sidewalks.  l\Iany  of 
the  streets  are  modernly  straight  but  many  more  provide  individuality 
by  following  the  winding  country  lanes  of  another  age.  Races  of  many 
creeds  and  colors — Filipino,  Japanese,  Chinese,  Porto  Rican,  Portu- 
guese, Russian,  Scandinavian,  American,  German,  French  and  British — 
commingle  and  live  harmoniously  on  plantation  or  in  town,  all  lending 
their  own  characteristics  of  custom,  garb  or  language  to  the  melting  pot. 

Ch.arming  Haw.aii.an  Customs 

Most  interesting  of  all,  and  rightly  so,  are  the  Hawaiians  themselves, 
a stalwart,  upstanding,  cheerful,  hospitable  and  gracious  people,  who 
permeate  every  walk  of  life  and  lend  to  it  a contagious  friendly  cheer- 
fulness. All  Hawaii  is  noted  for  its  hospitality.  Residents  of  the  ter- 
ritory take  unusual  interest  in  the  pleasure  of  visitors,  in  receiving 
them  cordially  and  making  them  feel  at  home.  IMost  of  the  Hawaiians 
Cordial  ^te  Well  educated,  speaking  English,  of  course,  and  occupying 
Natives  large  number  of  official  positions  of  trust  and  responsibility  in 
the  islands.  They  are  quite  fond  of  politics  and  make  e.xcellent  police- 
men, street  car  conductors,  motormen,  clerks,  etc.  It  is  a good  show  in 
itself  to  see  a big  bronze  “cop”  under  his  great  umbrella  nonchalantly 
and  good-naturedly  directing  the  maze  of  colorful  traffic.  While  they 
are  a branch  of  the  great  Polynesian  family,  having  similar  character- 
istics, disposition,  and  language  to  the  Samoans,  Tongans,  IMaoris,  etc., 
they  undoubtedly  stand  at  the  head  of  the  list,  and  very  few  now  live 
in  am  thing  approaching  the  primitive  state.  They  are  sincere 
Christians,  and  model,  extremely  patriotic 
American  citizens.  Their  grass  houses,  with  a 
few  rare  exceptions,  are  found  only  in  mu- 
seums, and  their  position  in  the  commercial 
and  social  life  of  the  islands  is  contingent  only 
on  the  individual’s  ambition. 

Many  of  their  more  charming  customs  are 
still  retained,  however,  and  in  these  are  pre- 
served the  fascination  of  Hawaii.  Weaving 
and  selling  leis,  those  beautiful  wreaths  of  native 


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flowers  which  are  hung  as  testimonial  of  affec- 
tion around  the  necks  of  returning  and  departing 
friends:  the  Hawaiian  band  playing  at  the 

arrival  and  departure  of  steamers  and  in 
parks  at  night;  serenading  by  groups  of  Ha- 
waiian youths  who  wander  along  the  sea  and 
under  the  palms,  especially  on  moonlight  nights, 
singing  and  playing  bewitching  melodies ; special 
pageants,  and  luaus  (feasts)  featuring  Hawaiian  music 
and  dancing  and  native  food,  cooked  Hawaiian  style  in  an  imu  (oven) 
in  the  ground ; pounding  poi  from  the  taro  root,  a sticky  paste  almost 
unpalatable  to  the  novice,  but  the  Hawaiian’s  “Staff  of  life”  ; hukilaus 
or  Ashing  parties  in  which  the  whole  personnel  of  the  expedition  don 
bathing  suits  and  help  pull  in  the  great  nets  and  dump  a tempting 
catch  on  the  beach,  and  Analh’,  probably  most  interesting  to  all  visitors, 
their  swimming  and  surAng,  diving  and  canoeing. 

Surf-Riding  Thrillixg  Sport 


Hawaiians  take  naturally  to  the  water.  They  are  equally  at  home 
on  the  beach  or  in  the  surf  and  their  magniAcent  physique  is  a source  of 
admiration  and  envy.  A charging  platoon  of  them  standing  erect  on 
racing  surfboards,  propelled  shoreward  by  no  other  power  than  the 
force  of  a great  wave,  is  a most  striking  spectacle.  Their  prowess  on 
si>ee<i>-  the  surfboards  is  such  that  many  can  stand  on  their  heads,  car- 
itoard.s  j-y  secoitd  Oil  their  shoulder  or  execute  other  amazing  tricks 
when  the  slippery  slanting  board  is  traieling  20-30  miles  an  hour.  It 
is  one  of  the  most  exhilarating  sports  imaginable  and  anyone  who 
likes  the  water  and  is  physically  At  can  learn  it.  There  are  so  many 
good  Hawaiian  instructors  and  the  temperature  of  the  water  is  so 


nth  PhotoSection,  Air  Service,  V.S.A.  Photo 

\uiianii  Pali  (precipice*  Road  near  Honolulu 


Page  Eleven 


moderate,  that  devotees  may  remain  in  the 
surf  for  hours  without  chilling  or  tiring. 
There  is  practically  no  danger  attached  to 
surfing  since  Waikiki  and  other  popular 
beaches  taper  out  very  gradually  and  are 
protected  by  great  stretches  of  coral  reefs 
from  deep  water,  undertows,  and  sharks. 
Those  who  do  not  have  the  time  or  incli- 
nation to  tackle  the  surfboard  may  still 
enjoy  the  sensations  of  surfing  in  great  outrig- 
ger canoes  manned  by  Hawaiians.  The  canoe  seldom 
capsizes  on  account  of  the  projecting  pole,  or  outrigger,  and  when  it 
catches  a big  wave  and  races  shoreward  at  a decided  tip  and  with  the 
spray  flying  high,  one  gets  several  man-sized  thrills. 

The  Hawaiians  also  participate  at  home  and  abroad  in  numerous 
swimming  meets  and  exhibitions  in  which  they  have  established  many 
world’s  records.  As  tiny  lads  the  natives  swim  out  to  great  liners  enter- 
Torch  ing  the  harbor  to  dive  for  coins,  a novel  sight  for  every  mali- 
Fi.shine  (newcomer).  Even  in  a brief  visit  to  Hawaii  visitors 

may  see  a fisherman  picturesquely  posed  on  the  seashore  with  his  throw- 
net  patiently  waiting  for  a school  of  fish,  or  again  at  night  wading  in 
the  sea  searching  out  squid  and  eel  with  torch  and  spear.  Moonlight 
swimming  is  also  a popular  and  typically  Hawaiian  diversion. 

Things  That  Are  Different 

One  may  see  Haw'aiian  women  weaving  lauhala  mats,  or  boys  deftly 
improvising  hats  in  the  same  manner,  or,  for  a change,  shinnying  up  a 
coco  palm  to  toss  down  the  luscious  nut  filled  wfith  cooling  drink. 

Flooded  rice  fields  are  seen  on  every  island,  and  the  carabao  (water 
buffalo)  plodding  in  the  mud,  adds  to  the  Oriental  touch,  also  the 
primitive  thresher,  which  is  simply  a concrete  floor  over  which  a line  of 
maybe  a half-dozen  horses  are  driven  abreast  like  a merrj'-go-round. 

Other  intriguing  sights,  which  engage  the  time  and  interest  of  vis- 
itors in  Honolulu,  include  Bishop  Museum  with  excellent  collection  of 


Baker  Photo 


Pineapples  Planted  In  Paper 


Page  Twelve 


f'utting  anil  I.oailiiii^  SiiKar  Cane 


Polynesian  antiques,  including  priceless  feather  capes  of  long  deceased 
Hawaiian  monarchs,  and  other  symbols  of  royalty  such  as  feather 
kahilis,  headdresses,  and  tabu  sticks;  lolani  Palace  and  its  throne  room, 
once  the  home  of  royalty  where  the  late  ex-Queen  Liliuokalani,  the  last 
sovereign,  was  deposed  in  1893;  the  aquarium  with  its  tanks  of  mar- 
Fre.sh  velouslv  colored  fish  which  seemed  to  have  been  painted  by  some 
Foods  master  of  harmonizing  hues  and  bizarre  designs;  the  public  fish- 
markets  covering  whole  city  blocks  where  both  “The  Colonel’s  Lady 
and  Judy  O’Grady”  obtain  their  provender  of  meat,  groceries,  fruits  and 
vegetables  from  Chinese  who  strangely  enough  are  vending  the  catches 
of  a sizeable  Japanese  fishing  fleet  anchored  by  day  nearby,  and  by 
night,  outside  the  harbor.  Daily  deliveries  are  made  of  store  pur- 
chases, ice,  etc.,  but  there  are  also  “Cash  and  Carry”  groceterias. 

Visitors  also  enjoy  Hawaii’s  American  retail  shopping  district  with 
up-to-date  stores  and  the  latest  modes  from  the  mainland  in  attractively 
displayed  windows  which  would  not  appear  out  of  place  on  Fifth 
Avenue ; the  Oriental  district  and  its  accompanying  chop  suey  cafes, 
tiny  workshops,  theaters,  jabberings  and  odors  suggestive  of  the  Far 
East,  or  rather  near  West;  the  parks  where  children  romp  by  day  and 
the  Hawaiian  Band  plavs  nightly  under  the  Southern  Cross;  the 
residential  heights  overlooking  the  city  and  harbor,  with  stunning 
bungalows  banked  by  gay  hibiscus,  bougainvillea,  croton  and  oleander. 

Old  Sports  and  New 

There  is  really  no  end  to  what  one  may  see  or  do.  There  are  several 
good  golf  links  and  tennis  courts  on  the  four  principal  islands.  There 
are  some  good  trails  and  tramping  in  the  mountains  is 
always  popular,  and  collectors  for  land  and  sea  shells 
find  many  beautiful  specimens.  Tobogganing  down 
grassy  slopes  on  “ti”  leaves  is  at  least  different.  The 
Hawaiian  Trail  and  Mountain  Club  welcomes  tem- 
porary members  for  regularly  arranged  week- 
end outings  to  some  of  the  more  distant  or 
inaccessible  spots,  such  as  mountain  peaks, 
blow  holes,  deserted  villages,  mysterious  caves 

Page  Thirteen 


PcrkinsPhoto 


The  Crater  of  Hnlenkala  on 


and  ancient  Hawaiian  heiaus  (temples).  Besides  the  richness  of  foliage 
and  many  beautiful  flowers,  one  of  the  joys  of  hiking  in  Hawaii  is  that 
there  are  no  poisonous  reptiles  (there  isn’t  a single  snake  in  all  the 
islands)  nor  noxious  weeds.  There  are  occasional  regattas  and  yacht 
races.  Polo  is  played  considerably  and  also  baseball  with  first-rate 
local  leagues  giving  good  e.xhibitions.  The  leading  colleges  stage 
lively  football  matches  in  the  fall  and  winter  months,  often  defeating 
good  teams  from  the  mainland.  Snappy  boxing  “smokers”  are  arranged 
Varied  regularly  by  the  army  and  navy,  also  military  and  naval  dem- 
sports  onstrations.  Pageants,  carnivals,  plays,  county  and  territorial 
fairs.  Oriental  lantern  parades,  kite  days,  “boy  day”  when  the  great 
colored  fish  flags  fly,  and  many  other  happenings  quite  different  from 
what  visitors  have  seen  elsewhere,  come  throughout  the  year.  Taking 
lessons  on  the  ukulele  and  steel  guitar  is  sport  in  itself. 

Life  ix  the  Opex 

It  would  be  presumptuous  to  attempt  a complete  outline  of  what 
visitors  can  do  while  in  Hawaii.  For  instance,  for  the  scientifically 
minded  there  is  no  limit  to  the  field  of  botany,  biologt'  and  geologr'. 
IMost  find  their  own  niche  easily  and  need  few  suggestions  on  how  to 
enjoy  themselves.  The  hospitable  atmosphere  of  the  islands  brings 

quick  acquaintance,  either  with  other  visitors  or  with  local  residents, 
followed  by  informal  parties  and  dances,  picnics  to  mountain  lodge, 
beach  home,  or  country  place.  Life  in  the  sunny  open  air  appeals  to 
most  visitors  and  makes  anything  enjoyable.  In  Hawaii  even  the 

dancing  with  native  orchestras  is  outside,  on  broad  lanais  (verandas). 

Time  flies  so  fast  that  even  by  postponing 
their  departure  visitors  find  when  they  leave 
that  they  have  left  much  undone,  which  no 
doubt  accounts  for  the  high  percentage  who 
repeatedly  return.  Many  visitors  come 

for  only  a week  but  find  their  visit  so 
thoroughly  enjoyable  that  they  remain  for 
months.  Steamship  agencies  report  that 

many  defer  their  departure. 


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Islands  Centrally  Located 

Hawaii  is  America’s  western  frontier  and 
as  such  Unde  Sam’s  strongest  military  post 
and  naval  base.  Schofield  Barracks,  twenty 
miles  from  Honolulu,  and  Pearl  Harbor, 
ten  miles  awav,  are  sizeable  cities  in  them- 
selves. Being  so  strategically  located  at 
such  a central  point  in  the  rapidly  develop- 
ing Pacific  area,  Hawaii  is  the  favored  hub 
of  many  commercial  lanes  to  and  from  the 
Orient,  the  Panama  Canal,  the  South  Sea  islands,  and  the 
Antipodes.  As  such,  it  has  a tremendously  bright  and  promising  future 
as  a world  port  and  popular  rendezvous.  The  thousands  of  service  men 
in  the  islands  contribute  very  largely  to  the  athletic  and  social  life. 
From  the  commercial  standpoint  alone  the  army  and  navy  is  a tre- 
mendous asset  to  Hawaii  with  expenditures  in  1924  for  pay  roll,  con- 
struction, and  supplies  of  about  a million  dollars  a month. 

Every  Isl.and  F.ascin.ating 

Honolulu  is  only  a radiating  point  for  limitless  interesting  excursions 
and  one  must  really  get  out  of  the  city  to  see  the  real  Hawaii.  After 
visitors  have  seen  its  environs  and  have  motored  “round  the  island’’  (of 
Oahu),  which  includes  an  enthralling  outlook  from  the  famous  Xuuanu 
Pali;  e.xquisite  coral  gardens  and  marine  life  seen  from  glass- 
Kiijoyeu  bottom  boats : and  practically  every  sort  of  mountain  and 
beach  scenery,  and  every  aspect  of  country  life  in  the  sugar,  pineapple 
and  rice  growing  districts,  they  should  arrange  at  once  to  see  some- 
thing of  the  other  islands.  The  trips  are  not  difficult  adventures. 
They  involve  only  an  over-night  sea  voyage  on  comfortable  steamers. 
Four  different  steamship  lines  ply  between  Honolulu  and  the  prin- 
cipal islands  regularly  with  services  at  least  three  times  a week. 


11th  Photo  Section,  Air  Service,  L'.S.A.  Photo 

Army  Airpinnes  Over  I.slnnal  of  Molokai 


Page  Fifteen 


KAUAI 


NIIHAU 


WHEN  IT’S  NOON  AT  HONOLULU 


Temperanire  Report  1923 
U.  S.  Weather  Bureau 


Page  Sixteen 


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Paee  Sevf^ntepit 


Kauai,  the  Garden  Island 

Each  of  the  four  principal  islands  of  Kauai,  Oahu,  ]\Iaui  and  Hawaii 
have  beauty  spots  and  natural  wonders  which  are  not  duplicated  on  the 
others,  and  thus  each  is  worth  a special  call.  All  four  have  been 
highly  developed,  especially  agriculturally.  Good  roads  are  common. 

Many  claim  Kauai,  about  a hundred  miles  northwest  of  Honolulu, 
to  be  the  gem  of  the  group.  Certainly  its  beautiful,  abundant  foliage 
has  laid  unquestionable  right  to  the  sobriquet  “The  Garden  Island.” 
Smallest  of  the  four  with  an  area  of  about  547  square  miles,  and  more 
Damn  circular  than  the  others,  it  lies  as  a great  wreath  of  sugar-cane 
Mount  jjpjj  pineapple  fields  almost  encircling  a central  peak,  Alount 
W aialeale,  with  an  elevation  of  about  5,170  feet.  This  peak  is  the  wet- 
test official  spot  on  earth  with  an  average  annual  rainfall  of  443  inches 
over  a period  of  thirteen  years,  but  this  excessive  precipitation  pertains 
only  to  the  summits.  From  the  pretty  little  county  seat  of  Lihue  one 
travels  on  excellent  motor  roads  many  miles  either  north  or  south  to 
the  impassible  Na  Pali  cliffs,  the  high,  sheer  precipices,  spires,  caves, 
waterfalls  and  coloring  of  which  as  seen  from  the  sea  constitute  one 
of  the  most  striking  spectacles  in  Hawaii.  The  northern  route  passes 
through  several  sugar-cane  plantations,  followed  by  pineapple  fields, 
and  then  skirts  picturesque  Hanalei  valley  and  beach,  ending  at  the 
interesting  caves  of  Haena,  steeped  in  folk-lore. 

Quaint  Hawaiian  Legends 


The  name  of  every  Hawaiian  beach,  mountain,  or  place  has  its  sig- 
nificance, and  generally  a very  pretty  myth  accounts  for  its  formation, 
existence  or  peculiarity.  Visitors  should  by  all  means  purchase  a book 
of  legends  before  beginning  these  inter-island  tours,  for  then  they  will 
be  able  to  exchange  tale  for  tale  with  their  guides,  and  sense  something 
more  intimate  regarding  superstitions  and  fairy-tales  of  old  Hawaii. 

The  exploits  of  some  of  the  more  prominent  mythical 
characters  such  as  Maui  and  Pele,  make  up  a great 
deal  of  all  Polynesian  folk-lore,  including  the 
Hawaiian,  with  many  and  varied  versions  of 
their  deeds.  Maui  discovered  fire,  fished  up 
islands  including  the  one  of  that  name,  and 
lassoed  the  sun,  but  failed  to  find  immortality. 


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The  “Grand  Canyon”  of  Kauai 


The  southern  route  from  Lihue  goes  to 
the  town  of  Waimea ; to  the  Barking  Sands 
of  Nohili  which  emit  a peculiar  “woof” 
when  slid  over;  to  an  ancient  star-shaped 
enclosure  where  the  might  of  the  Tsar 
once  gained  a foothold  in  1815,  and  threat- 
ened the  tiny  monarchy.  Most  gorgeous  of 
all  is  Waimea  Canyon,  very  properly  titled 
the  “Grand  Canyon  of  Hawaii.”  While  Waimea  Canyon’s  whole  ex- 
tent would  comprise  but  a small  part  of  the  more  famous  spectacle  in 
Arizona,  still  in  dizzy  depths,  weathered  battlements,  and  pinnacles, 
highlights  and  brilliant  colorings,  it  compares  quite  favorably.  It  is 
very  accessible  either  by  motor  car  to  aerie  outlooks  on  the  rim  or  by 
a horseback  trip  or  an  easy  tramp  up  the  valley  floor. 

Kauai  has  other  beautiful  canyons  such  as  Olokele,  which  is  more 
verdant  than  Waimea,  and  Hanapepe,  full  of  reds  and  greens. 
Popular  detours  from  the  main  roads  include  a visit  to  Kukuiolono 
Park,  a private  estate  improved  after  the  Japanese  style,  and  the 
Spouting  Horn  of  Koloa,  a geyser  of  salt  water,  caused  by  the  force  of 
the  surf  on  a volcanic  shore.  As  a county  of  the  territory  Kauai  em- 
braces Xiihau,  smallest  of  the  eight  inhabited  islands,  and  given  almost 
entirely  to  stock  raising.  Geographically  Kauai  is  thought  to  be  the 
oldest  island.  Certainly  there  are  few  clearly  defined  volcanic  craters. 


Hunting  and  Fishing  Popular 


One  of  America’s  national  parks  is  on  the  islands  of  IMaui  and 
Hawaii,  southeast  of  Honolulu.  A trip  to  both  may  be  combined.  On 
this  trip  the  island  of  IMolokai,  usually  visible  from  Honolulu,  is  passed 
first.  It  has  regular  steamer  services  and  some  remarkable 
scenery,  but  with  practically  no  hotel  accommodations, 
is  usually  seen  by  travelers  only  from  the  decks  of 
passing  steamers.  It  has  an  area  of  261  square 
miles  on  which  the  federal  and  territorial  gov- 
ernments are  now  attempting  the  interesting 
experiment  of  rehabilitating  Hawaiians  on 
the  land.  Great  droves  of  wild  deer  roam 
on  Molokai  and  may  be  hunted  in  sea- 
son through  arrangement  with  local  res- 
idents. Like  many  of  the  other  islands 
there  are  also  wild  pig,  sheep, 
and  goat.  The  latter  constitute  a 
pest  in  some  districts  in  Hawaii 
and  are  hunted  the  year  around. 

Hawaiian  waters,  especially 
around  Molokai  and  Maui,  are 
favorite  grounds  for  deep  sea  fish- 
ing. Power  fishing  launches  may 


Williams  Photo 

i|  Teeing  Off 


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be  rented,  with  reel  and  tackle  for  trolling 
furnished  if  desired.  Sporty  fish  weighing 
over  100  pounds  are  commonly  hooked  pro- 
viding an  exciting  hour  or  two  for  the  fisher- 
man. The  principal  catches  are  the  Ahi 
(tuna)  ; Mahimahi  (dolphin)  ; Aku  (bonito)  ; 
Ulua  (cavalla),  and  A’u  (swordfish).  Visi- 
tors require  no  local  license  for  such  fishing. 
Fresh  water  fishing  in  Hawaii  is  scarce  but 
recent  efforts  to  stock  mountain  streams  with 
trout  have  been  successful  on  Kauai,  where  there  are  a few  sizeable 
rivers.  Other  island  streams  are  also  being  stocked. 

For  administrative  purposes  Molokai  is  part  of  the  County  of  Maui, 
which  also  embraces  the  nearby  and  extensively  cultivated  island  of 
Lanai  (139  sq.  mi.)  and  the  almost  barren  Kahoolawe  (44  sq.  mi.). 


The  “Valley  Island’’  of  Maui 

Maui  is  the  second  largest  island  in  the  territory.  High  mountains 
at  either  end  with  a dividing  fertile  plain  of  sugar-cane  and  pineapple 
plantations  cause  it  to  be  called  “the  Valley  Island.”  Its  area  is  728 
square  miles.  Heights  to  the  east  are  principally  the  great  dormant 
crater  of  Haleakala,  part  of  Haw'aii  National  Park.  Haleakala,  “The 
House  of  the  Sun,”  the  largest  inactive  crater  on  earth,  is  a frequent 
objective.  From  the  over-night  summit  resthouse  one  commands  a 
magnificent  kaleidoscope  of  lazily  drifting  clouds  in  and  around  and 
Lofty  below  the  20-mile  rim  10,000  feet  high.  Ascent  is  made  in 

Peaks  about  four  hours  on  foot  or  horseback  from  the  end  of  the 

motor  road.  In  addition  there  is  a three-or-four-day  jaunt  across  the 
floor  of  the  crater  and  along  a less  frequented  and  therefore  more 
interesting  coastal  and  mountainous  district.  From  the  summit  of 
Haleakala,  sunset  and  sunrise  effects  are  marvelous.  From  Haleakala 
the  peaks  of  Mauna  Kea  and  Mauna  Loa,  nearly  14,000  feet  above 
sea  on  the  island  of  Hawaii,  next  door,  may  be  seen  often  snow-capped. 


Hill  Photo 


Railway,  Rice  and  Coco  Palm 


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G.  T.  A.  Photo 


Rare  Grass  Houses  on  Kanai  anil  Maui 


Other  popular  haunts  on  Maui  include  lao  Valley,  with  sheer  walls 
all  verdure-clad  to  their  utmost  peaks  and  pierced  by  a slender  “Needle” 
peak.  lao  is  nicknamed  the  “Yosemite  of  Hawaii”  and  is  only 
a few  minutes’  drive  or  hike  from  the  pretty  town  and  county  seat  of 
Ditch  Wailuku.  Another  fairyland  of  waterfalls,  tropical  fruits,  bush 
Trails  gpj  foliage  is  found  on  a horseback  ride  along  the  ditch  trails  of 
East  Maui,  where  the  ingenuity  of  man  has  caught  and  collected 
the  rainfall  of  the  mountainous  districts  and  led  it  out  through  an 
intricate  scheme  of  waterfalls,  canals,  trestles  and  tunnels  to  irrigate 
sugar-cane.  Each  island  has  developed  similar  e.xtensive  projects. 

SuG.AR  AND  Pineapple  Chief  Crops 


Some  of  the  best  e.xamples  are  seen  on  Maui  of  the  high  state  to 
which  have  been  carried  production  of  sugar  cane  and  its  reduction  in 
mills  to  raw  sugar  for  shipment  to  the  mainland  United  States  for 
refining.  Sugar  is  the  principal  product  of  the  Hawaiian  Islands,  over 
seven  hundred  thousand  tons  having  been  produced  in  1924.  It  is 
generally  irrigated,  fertilized  heavily,  and  requires  about  eighteen 
months  to  mature,  either  from  plant  or  ratoon  crops.  An  average 
yield  is  five  tons  of  raw  sugar  to  the  acre. 

Maui  also  contributes  heavily  to  the  islands’  pineapple  crop,  which 
comes  second  in  the  territory  with  nearly  seven  million  cases  of  the 
delectable  fruit  canned  in  1924.  Visitors  are  always  welcomed  at 
pineapple  canneries  and  sugar  mills,  and  find  them  intensely  interesting. 

The  territor)’s  combined  pineapple  and  sugar  crop  for  1924  was 
worth  over  a hundred  million  dollars,  value  of  the  sugar  crop  being 
about  twice  that  of  the  pineapple  crop,  although  the  latter  is  steadily 
gaining  on  the  former  by  utilization  of  the  less 
developed  higher  levels  not  suitable  for  sugar- 
cane. Rice,  coffee  and  bananas  are  the  only 
other  sizeable  crops  although  a quantity  of 
small  fruits  and  vegetables,  berries  and 
melons  are  raised.  A cup  of  Hawaiian  Kona 
coffee  or  a jar  of  guava  jelly  or  poha  jam 
is  a treat  which  visitors  readily  embrace. 

Little  hay  or  grain  is  grown  in  Hawaii, 
however,  most  stock  food  being  shipped  in. 

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Hawaii,  the  “Big”  Island 
M aui  has  more  steamer  connections 
with  Honolulu  than  the  other  islands, 
being  served  on  the  east  by  ships  enter- 
ing Kahului  harbor  near  Wailuku,  and 
on  the  west  by  the  twice-a-week  run 
between  Honolulu  and  the  island  of 
Hawaii,  of  two  new  inter-island  steam- 
ers which  stop  near  Lahaina,  Alaui, 
both  ways. 

The  Island  of  Hawaii  which  lends  its  name  to  the  entire  territory  is 
known  as  the  “Big”  or  “Scenic  Isle.”  Hilo  is  its  county  seat  and  prin- 
cipal seaport.  In  the  early  morning  when  one  approaches  Hilo  from  the 
sea  after  leaving  Maui,  a striking  panorama  of  velvet-green  coastline, 
known  as  the  Hamakua  district,  develops.  It  is  one  of  the  richest  sugar- 
producing  localities  in  the  islands.  From  miles  of  abrupt  cliffs  down 
\\  hich  cascade  countless  waterfalls,  solid  fields  of  the  sugar-cane  stretch 
gently  upwards  towards  the  mountains  lost  in  the  mist.  After  having 
enjoyed  the  sea  view,  more  intimate  and  thrilling  observations  may  be 
made  of  this  district  over  a railway  traversing  high  trestles,  tunnels, 
curves  and  precipices.  Rail  motor  buses  are  also  operated  here. 

Hilo,  192  miles  from  Honolulu,  is  a cosily  situated  city  with  a popu- 
lation of  about  12,000.  It  is  second  in  the  Hawaiian  Islands  and  as  such 
is  well  housed  and  boulevarded  and  supplied  with  most  municipal  utili- 
ties. It  enjoys  a pretty  setting  along  the  shores  of  Hilo  Bay.  Tropical 
Hilo  Is  foliage  abounds.  It  is  the  commercial  and  social  metropolis 
Second  fgj-  {gland  of  about  4,015  square  miles  or  nearly  twice  the 

area  of  all  of  the  other  islands  combined.  As  the  entrance  to  principal 
areas  of  the  national  park,  thousands  of  visitors  pass  its  portals  each 
vear  and  round-the-world  cruise  ships  generally  make  it  a special  port 
of  call,  great  liners  berthing  behind  a long  breakwater.  Harbors  on  all 
the  islands  are  being  extensively  developed  by  the  U.  S.  government. 


Lava  T iiiincl 


Looking  Into  Pit 
Scenes  in  Kilanea  Crater 


Scatter  Cones 


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Thos.  Boles,  Supt.  Hazvaii Xatiotial Park, Photo 

A Ijook-oiit  AlM»ve  Kiliiuea  ('rater 


Hawaii  Natioxal  Park 

I\Iany  visitors  do  not  understand  that  by  allowing. only  a few  hours 
in  Honolulu  on  a continuous  trip  to  and  from  the  Orient  and  the 
Antipodes  they  cannot  see  Hilo  and  the  volcanic  areas  of  the  National 
Park  and  are  thus  deprived  of  seeing  a world  wonder  when  within 
only  two  hundred  miles  of  it.  As  this  fact  becomes  better  known, 
through  passengers  arrange  to  break  this  journey  at  Honolulu  for  at 
least  a week  or  a fortnight.  Liberal  stop-over  privileges  and  a general 
inter-change  of  tickets  are  offered  by  most  trans- Pacific  steamship  lines. 

I'he  30-mile  motor  trip  to  Hawaii  National  Park,  which  may  also  be 
negotiated  by  train  to  within  eight  miles  of  the  volcanic  regions,  links  a 
series  of  interesting  ante-chambers  as  a fitting  prelude  to  the  climax  at 
the  Hrepit.  Hilo  merges  into  thrifty  suburban  resident  homesteads, 
then  sugar-cane  plantations,  and  as  the  road  curves  and  climbs  imper- 
ceptibly, for  Kilauea  is  on  the  hip  of  its  greater  but  not  so  periodically 
active  mother  crater,  Mauna  Loa,  the  way  becomes  a straight  line.  Come 
miles  of  ancient  lava  flows  almost  entirely  concealed  bv  a prolific 
growth  of  lehua  and  koa  trees,  interspersed  with  fragrant  ginger  and 
jiiiiKie  other  tropical  bushes  and  shrubs,  and  finally  what  appears  to 
of  I’eriiM  endless  forest  of  great  tree  ferns.  When  summer  cot- 

tages appear  at  either  side  of  the  road  the  crater  is  near.  Suddenly  the 
car  whips  out  into  the  open  at  the  edge  of  a 
great  shinv  black  shallow  lake  some  3,000 
acres  in  area  with  vapors  rising  in  mystic 
wisps  through  the  lava  cracks.  This  is 
Kilauea  \ olcano,  the  big  show  in  the  prin- 
cipal area  of  Hawaii  National  Park. 

If  travelers  remain  a few  days  at 
Kilauea,  and  they  should,  for  there  is 
no  end  of  wonders  to  explore,  it  is  pos- 
sible to  span  this  crater  on  foot  over  a 

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Coveil  Photo 


One  of  Hawaii’s  Many  Beautiful  Homes 


three-mile  well-marked  trail  across  the  hardened  lava  to  the  firepit,  but 
if  only  a limited  time  is  available  they  are  usually  whisked  away  at 
once  by  motor  through  the  fern  forests,  past  lava  tubes  and  smaller 
dormant  craters,  to  the  very  edge  of  the  firepit  of  Halemaumau, 
Kilauea’s  eternal  seat  of  activity.  To  see  the  boiling  lake  of  lava  by 
Lakes  day  is  a marvelous  spell-binding  sight,  but  to  see  it  by  nigbt 
of  Lava  after  dinner  at  a metropolitan  hotel  is  to  look  into  the  bowels 
of  earth  in  the  making.  When  the  lava  is  very  active  visitors  remain 
for  hours  watching  the  fiery  surf  congealing  from  jagged  carmine 
cracks  to  the  black  over-laying  layer  of  hardening  lava ; lurid  foun- 
tains and  pools;  sparkling  streams  and  falls  heated  to  thousands  of 
degrees.  As  awe-inspiring  as  the  pit  appears  there  is  a minimum  of 
danger  in  viewing  it  and  there  is  a record  of  only  one  casualty  in 
modern  times  among  the  thousands  who  worship  Pele,  goddess  of  vol- 
canoes, whose  last  home  is  in  ever-active  Kilauea. 

The  main  crater  of  Kilauea  is  about  eight  miles  in  circumference  but 
the  firepit  is  only  some  3,000  feet  across,  the  livid  lava  varjdng  through- 
out the  year  from  a depth  of  several  hundred  feet  to  a point  where  it 
overflows  into  the  main  crater  w’here  it  quickly  hardens. 

Ever-Changing  Volcanic  Activity 


Sometimes,  as  at  the  present  writing  (July,  1925),  the  lava  entirely 
disappears,  leaving  a vast,  smoking,  steaming  hole  1500-2000  feet  deep, 
whose  vertical  sides  are  continuously  avalanching  into  the  depths  with 
an  awful  roar  that  can  be  heard  for  miles  and  sending 
up  a cloud  of  reddish  dust  resembling  an  erup- 
tion but  in  reality  quite  harmless.  Some  inter- 
esting formations  such  as  Pele’s  Tears  (Oli- 
vines) and  Pele’s  Hair  (thread-like  lava)  may 
be  found  around  the  crater.  Meals  may  be 
cooked  over  the  red  hot  cracks,  or  hands 
and  feet  warmed  in  their  glow.  Postcards 
and  souvenirs  are  often  toasted  in  these 
hot  cracks.  Beautiful  specimens  such  as 
vari-colored  rainbow  lava  may  be  found. 


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Nature  in  the  Rough 


While  Kilauea  is  the  greatest  single  sight, 
it  is  by  no  means  all  of  singular  interest  in 
H awaii  National  Park.  Many  improved 
trails  to  lava  tubes,  extinct  craters,  curious 
lava  formations,  including  “picture  frames,” 
bubbles  and  tree  molds,  through  shady  tree- 
fern  glades  and  patches  of  wild  berries  and 
native  flowers,  and  even  to  an  excellent  nine-hole  golf- 
course,  provide  days  of  sightseeing,  research  and  recrea- 
tion. There  is  horse-back  riding  the  year  ’round.  Grate  fires 
burn  all  day  in  hotels  and  cottages.  There  are  sulphur  steam  baths. 

A harder  but  interesting  three-day  excursion  on  horseback  and  with 
pack  mule  may  be  made  to  the  peak  of  Mauna  Loa,  where  another 
larger  but  less  active  crater  is  eternally  steaming  in  promise  of  active 
Larger  eruption.  Strangely  enough,  everlasting  snow  and  ice  lie  inside 
Crater  same  Crater.  The  trail  to  Mauna  Loa,  13,675  feet  in  ele- 
vation, passes  through  a Bird  Forest  where  a few  of  the  almost  extinct 
Hawaiian  birds  are  sheltered.  Bird  life  in  Hawaii,  however,  is  limited 
very  largely  to  the  rowdy  mynah  bird  and  the  tiny  rice  bird,  many  doves 
and  a few  thrushes.  There  are  some  ducks,  pheasants  and  wild  turkey 
for  hunting,  but  most  good  shooting  is  limited  to  private  preserves. 


Around  Hawaii  by  Motor 

Continuing  on  from  the  Volcano  House  visitors  may  circle  the  entire 
island  on  a 230-mile  automobile  road,  inspecting  ancient  and  modern 
lava  flows;  exploring  the  famous  City  of  Refuge;  visiting  the  monu- 
ment of  the  discoverer  of  the  islands,  Capt.  James  Cook;  viewing 
tobacco  and  cofifee  plantations ; and  relaxing  in  the  exquisite  beauty 
of  the  romance-laden  Kona  country;  and  passing  through  the  largest 
stock  ranch  in  Hawaii,  embracing  as  it  does  some  500,000  acres  on 
the  slopes  of  Mauna  Kea,  (13,825  feet),  the  highest  peak  in  Hawaii. 


Baker  Photo 


Mountain  Hiking  Party 


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History  of  Hawaii  Romantic 


While  exploring  the  islands  many  question 
relative  to  their  history  and  geography  occur  to 
visitors,  the  chief  points  of  which  may  be  given 
here  in  a few  paragraphs. 

There  is  a glamor  to  the  history  of  Hawaii  which 
enhances  the  visit.  Capt.  James  Cook,  of  the  Brit- 
ish navy,  on  one  of  his  many  explorations  discov- 
ered the  Hawaiian  Islands  to  the  civilized  world 
in  1778  and  gave  them  the  now  obsolete  name  of 
the  Sandwich  Islands  after  the  Earl  of  Sandwich,  first  lord  of  the  Brit- 
ish Admiralty.  A year  later  he  was  killed  on  the  Island  of  Hawaii  in 
an  altercation  with  the  natives.  It  is  claimed  that  Spaniards  had  pre- 
Groiip  viously  discovered  the  group,  but  they  left  very  meager  records, 
initeii  From  the  time  of  Capt.  Cook  to  the  present  day  white  men 
have  played  a leading  part  in  development  of  the  tiny  kingdom. 
Kamehameha  I,  whose  statue  now  stands  both  in  Honolulu  and  Kohala, 
under  counsel  of  white  men  and  with  the  aid  of  gunpowder,  united  all 
the  islands  in  a single  group.  A year  before  the  missionaries  arrived  in 
1820  from  Boston  with  their  permanent  civilization,  the  pagan  religion 
had  voluntarily  been  discarded  and  many  ancient  tabus  forsaken,  so  that 
they  were  waiting  with  open  arms  for  Christianity  which  they  readily 
embraced  as  a permanent  religion  which  they  never  forsook. 


Interesting  Language 

The  missionaries  gave  the  Hawaiians  their  first  written  language  and 
then  taught  them  to  read  it.  It  is  a charm  in  itself,  the  names  which 
look  queer  to  visitors  adding  to  the  islands’  fascination.  Their  alphabet 
has  only  twelve  letters.  The  missionaries  introduced  printing,  schools, 
churches,  better  homes,  diversified  agriculture,  and  the  Hawaiian  being 
adaptable  quickly  became  the  highest  developed  and  most  cultured  of 
all  their  Polynesian  brethren.  American  ideals,  customs,  and  institu- 
tions surely  came  to  the  fore,  and  caused  the  country  to  develop  and 


nth  Photo  Section,  Air  Service,  U.S.A.  Photo 

City  of  Hilo,  Island  of  Hawaii 

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U'illiams  Photo 


Xative  Hoys  Weaving  I^:iiiha1a  Hats 


progress  with  unprecedented  rapidity.  The  people  finally  rebelled 
against  the  autocratic,  precarious  reign  of  the  last  monarch.  Queen 
Liliuokalani,  deposed  her  in  1893,  set  up  an  independent  Republic,  and 
in  1898  were  annexed  upon  their  own  request  to  the  United  States  of 
America.  Therefore  Hawaii  has  never  been  a “possession”  of  the 
United  States  but  rather  an  integral  part  of  it  as  a Territory.  Judge 
Sanford  B.  Dole,  only  president  of  the  Republic  of  Hawaii,  and  first 
governor  of  the  territory,  still  lives  (July,  1925,)  in  Honolulu. 


IsL.ANDS  Semi-Tropical 


The  Hawaiian  Islands  lie  in  a 1,500-mile  chain  diagonally  across  the 
Pacific  from  tiny  Ocean  Island  on  the  northwest  to  Hawaii  on  the 
southeast,  but  the  islands  of  the  main  group  are  all  encompassed  in  a 
chain  of  about  400  miles  from  Kauai  to  Hawaii  with  a combined  area 
of  about  6,400  square  miles.  All  islands  outside  of  this  radius  are 
negligible  in  e.xtent.  The  islands  lie  just  inside  the  northern  limits  of 
the  Tropic  of  Cancer,  between  the  North  latitudes  of  18°  54'  and 
22°  15'  and  the  West  longitudes  154°  50'  and  160°  30'.  They  are  all 
volcanic,  containing  few  minerals,  and  no  coal  or  oil  or  precious  stones. 
In  early  days  the  monarchs  of  Hawaii  carried  on  a lucrative  sandal- 
wood trade  with  China  but  the  supply  has  been  long  since  exhausted. 
Koa  trees  supply  the  principal  wood,  but  only  for  curios  and  ornaments. 

Territorial  Goverxmext 


Since  Hawaii  is  a territory  of  the  United  States  not  yet  enjoying 
the  privileges  of  statehood,  the  governor  and  principal  judges  are 
appointed  by  the  President  of  the  United  States,  but  the  local  legislature 
is  elective,  as  are  the  supervisors  of  the 
counties  of  Kauai,  Honolulu  (Oahu),  Maui 
and  Hawaii,  and  the  mayor  of  Honolulu. 

The  legislature  meets  every  two  years  for 
a 60-day  period,  enacting  bills,  subject  to 
approval  or  veto  of  the  governor.  The 
governor  appoints  the  territorial  depart- 
ment heads  subject  to  approval  of  a ma- 
jority of  the  territorial  senate. 


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Maxy  Schools 


An  extensive  system  of  Public 
Instruction  is  conducted  by  the 
Territory,  and  in  addition  there 
are  a number  of  private  and  de- 
nominational schools  and  colleges. 
Every  form  of  education  from  pri- 
vate kindergarten  to  a public  uni- 
versity with  academic  rating  pre- 
vails and  visitors  who  wish  to 
spend  considerable  time  or  estab- 
lish a home  on  the  islands  will  ex- 
perience no  difficulty  in  schooling 
their  children.  Those  desiring  to 
teach  in  Hawaii  should  apply  to 
the  Superintendent  of  Public  In- 
struction at  Honolulu. 

The  Territory  of  Hawaii  had  in 
September,  1925,  approximately 
60,000  pupils  in  the  public  schools 
and  10,000  in  the  private  schools. 
These  70,000  pupils  are  housed  in  250  up-to-date  school  plants, 
utilizing  about  2,250  teachers.  Education  in  Hawaii  ranks  with  the 
best  systems  used  throughout  the  United  States.  One  point  of  special 
excellence  in  the  local  schools  is  the  centralized  system  of  control  for 
the  whole  Territory,  in  which  all  appointments,  expenditures,  etc.,  are 
handled  directly  through  one  central  Executive  Office  in  Honolulu. 


Newman  Photo 

Royal  Palms 


Churches  For  Everyone 

Likewise  almost  every  conceivable  religion  is  found  in  Hawaii.  Vis- 
itors may  worship  in  the  Church  of  the  Latter  Day  Saints  (Mormon), 
in  the  Roman  Catholic  Cathedral,  in  the  Buddhist  and  Shinto  Temples, 
in  the  Church  of  Christ  Scientist  and  in  most  of  those  of  the  Protestant 
and  other  faiths.  Many  churches  are  of  the  open-air  variety,  afford- 
ing comfort  and  beauty  in  large  grounds.  The  oldest  church  in  Hono- 
lulu is  Kawaiahao.  It  is  a prominent  landmark,  built  entirely  of  coral, 
in  the  Civic  Center.  Here,  in  a building  where  royalty  once  wor- 
shipped, native  Hawaiians  follow  the  precepts  of 
Christianity  with  services  in  both  English  and  Ha- 
waiian. Visitors  find  the  rich  melodious  native 
voices  a rare  treat.  Hawaiians  are  generously 
distributed  throughout  the  various  Christian 
denominations. 

Population  Diversified 

The  population  of  the  Territory  of  Hawaii  is 
over  300,000,  about  a third  of  which  is  in  Hono- 
lulu. Nearly  two-thirds  of  the  entire  population  is 


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at  least  partially  of  Oriental  descent,  but  all  are 
being  rapidly  Americanized.  This  percentage, 
of  course,  includes  many  mixtures.  For  in- 
stance, the  Hawaiians  and  Chinese  have  inter- 
married quite  freely  and  successfully.  Japan- 
ese constitute  nearly  40  per  cent  of  the  popu- 
lation and  supply  most  of  the  laborers.  Pure 
Hawaiians  number  about  22,000. 

Usual  American  Clubs 

A number  of  clubs  are  found  on  all  the  islands.  Both  Hilo  and 
Honolulu  have  Rotary  and  Elks’  clubs,  the  home  of  the  latter  on 
Waikiki  Beach  being  one  of  the  most  picturesque  and  pleasantly  located 
edifices  in  the  islands.  Social  clubs  in  Honolulu  include  the  Commer- 
cial, University,  Pacific  and  Country  Clubs,  all  of  w'hich  have  their  own 
club  rooms,  the  latter  providing  the  principal  golf  links  in  Hawaii  and 
one  of  the  most  popular  in  the  world.  There  are  also  golf  links  on  the 
other  principal  islands.  The  Outrigger  Club,  Trail  and  Mountain 
Golf  Ih  Club,  and  Polo  Club  have  already  been  mentioned.  In  addi- 
Favored  (-jon  there  are  shooting,  boating  and  other  sporting  associations. 
Hawaii  has  complete  Y.  W.  C.  A.  and  Y.  M.  C.  A.  buildings,  and 
similar  organizations.  Philanthropic,  charitable  and  social  service  insti- 
tutions are  numerous  and  well  supported.  The  Salvation  Army  is  strong. 
Boy  and  Girl  Scout  organizations  flourish.  The  principal  American 
lodges  and  patriotic  societies  are  well  represented,  also  professional 
associations.  The  Pan-Pacific  Union,  with  headquarters,  club  and 
research  institution  at  Honolulu,  holds  many  important  conferences. 


U. S. Naval  Air  Station, PearlHarbor,  Photo 

\ative  Hawaiians  Mending:  Nets 


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Ax  Ideal  Home-Land 

Visitors  may  come  to  Hawaii  with  the 
knowledge  that  there  will  be  few  dis- 
comforts, that  they  are  quite  likely  to  meet 
someone  from  their  own  city,  state  or  coun- 
try in  the  polyglot  population  or  in  the  ever- 
increasing  colony  of  permanent  guests ; that 
they  will  find  moderate  prices  and  all  the  con- 
veniences and  comforts  to  which  they  are 
accustomed,  but  endowed  wfith  individual  charm  of  setting,  scenery, 
customs,  south  sea  atmosphere  and  Oriental  flavor. 

V^ery  little  public  land  is  available  for  further  agricultural  develop- 
ment but  there  are  ample  sites  for  residential  purposes.  Visitors  are 
learning  rapidly  that  Hawaii  is  too  beautiful  for  only  a cursory  visit 
and  many  of  those  in  circumstances  to  linger  have  willingly  allowed 
a casual  visit  to  terminate  in  an  endless  sojourn  of  blissful  da\'S. 

Good  Positions  Are  Scarce 

The  lure  of  Hawaii  has  become  so  insistent  in  America  that  far  more 
people  are  always  seeking  to  work  here  than  there  are  positions  avail- 
able. Therefore  those  without  a position  assured  before  leaving  home 
should  not  make  the  trip  unless  amply  provided  with  funds.  In  the  lat- 
ter case,  even  though  they  may  not  find  employment,  they  will  have 
gained  the  immeasurable  satisfaction  of  the  world-famous  trip  to  Hawaii, 
an  unusually  interesting  and  never-to-be  forgotten  experience. 


One  of  Honolulu's  Newest  Buildings 


Hilt  Photo 


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Coz’cll  Photo 


A Fine  Residential  Section 


IXVESTMEXTS  PROFITABLE 


Profitable  investments  are  provided  in  Hawaii’s  residential  property 
or  industries.  In  1924  over  a quarter  of  a million  dollars’  worth  of  real 
estate,  chiefly  in  homes,  was  bought  by  visitors.  Building  permits  in 
Honolulu  in  1924  totaled  well  over  five  million  dollars.  The  largest 
bank  has  annual  deposits  of  nearly  $25,000,000.  Furthermore,  those 
interested  in  the  progress  and  development  of  the  Pacific  find  Hawaii  a 
convenient  and  comfortable  headquarters  from  which  to  operate,  over- 
see, or  direct  their  endeavors.  It  is  but  a jump  from  Honolulu  to  the 
Fiji  or  Samoan  Islands,  to  New  Zealand,  Australia,  the  West  Indies, 
to  the  Philippines,  China,  Siberia  and  Japan.  Even  now  trans-Pacific 
airplane  services  via  Hawaii  is  being  discussed.  Hawaii  is  at  the 
Crossroads  of  the  Pacific.  She  is  the  coming  New  York  of  the  West. 


The  Place  You’ve  Beex  Seekixg 


To  sum  up,  Hawaii  is  a land  with  true  American  ideals  of  democ- 
racy and  equality,  a world-famous  melting  pot,  imbued  with  the  spirit 
of  live  well  and  let  others  live  as  well — a land  where  there  is  little 
poverty,  hardship  or  disease — a land  that  is  tropical  in  aspect  but  tem- 
perate in  atmosphere  and  conduct — a land  of  abundant  and  abiding 
sunshine — multitudes  of  bright  hedges  and  fragrant  flowers — smiling, 
happy  people — clean  water,  clean  streets,  clean  air  and  sky — soft 
Drenni  breezes  that  touch  the  cheek  and  rumple  the  hair  pleasantly. 
Homes  Dreamy  bungalows  banked  with  flowers  and  fronted  only  with 
soft  green  turf.  Streets  of  beautiful  homes  where  sidewalks  and  fences 
are  missing  and  bare-footeil  flower  boys  call 
at  your  door.  Homes  all  open  to  the  sweet 
and  beautiful  life-giving  out-of-doors. 

Music  that  seems  but  a natural  accompani- 
ment to  the  lapping  sea  and  the  dreamy 
swish  of  the  palms.  Brilliant  colors  of  rain- 
bows and  sunsets,  of  sea  and  clouds.  En- 
chanted mountains.  Bewitching  sea.  Cap- 
tivating customs.  Beauty  everywhere. 

This,  after  all,  is  the  Story  of  Hawaii. 


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A TRIBUTE  TO  HAWAII 


By  Berton  Braley 
{In  the  Honolulu  Star-Bulletin) 

Don’t  play  “Aloha  Oe”  when  I go, 

For  it  tears  the  very  tissues  of  my  heart ; 

There  is  mist  upon  my  glasses  as  the  ship  from  harbor  passes, 
And  it  isn’t  very  easy  to  depart. 

If  the  mountains  seem  a little  vague  and  dim. 

It’s  the  film  before  my  eyes  that  blurs  them  so. 

H ave  a little  human  pity  as  I leave  this  magic  cit}’ — 

Don’t  play  “Aloha  Oe”  when  I go. 

Don’t  play  “Aloha  Oe”  when  I go. 

As  the  ship  is  heading  out  to  open  sea; 

Don’t  you  know  my  heart  is  aching  as  I watch  the  white  surf 
breaking 

On  the  coral  reef  that  fringes  Waikiki? 

I am  trying  hard  to  simulate  a smile, 

I am  fighting  back  the  tears  that  seek  to  flow. 

Let  me  sail  in  manly  fashion,  have  a bit  of  true  compassion — 
Don’t  play  “Aloha  Oe”  when  I go. 

Don’t  play  “Aloha  Oe”  when  I go. 

It  is  just  a little  more  than  I can  bear. 

Must  my  consciousness  be  freighted,  must  my  soul  be  lacerated 
By  that  throbbing,  sobbing  cadence  on  the  air? 

There’s  a lump  I cannot  swallow  in  my  throat. 

There’s  a pain  within  my  breast  that  seems  to  grow. 

Call  “Aloha”  so  I hear  it — but  be  merciful  of  spirit — 

Don’t  play  “Aloha  Oe”  when  I go. 


Printed  in  Honolulu,  Territory  of  Hawaii.  U.  S.  A.,  for  the  Hawaii  Tourist  Bureau, 
by  the  Honolulu  Star-Bulletin,  July,  192$,  /50m 


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ALOHA 


S THE  HIGH  TENSION  of  modern  existence 


increases,  the  question  occurs  more  frequently  to 
business  and  professional  folk  alike:  “Where  can  I go 
for  real  rest?” 

The  tired  mind  fondly  visualizes  some  fairyland  of 
a sort  where  the  entire  range  of  the  thermometer  is 
only  a few  degrees  throughout  the  year,  but  where 
there  are  comfortable  hotels,  street  cars,  good  roads, 
automobiles,  and  automatic  telephones;  a fairyland  of 
lush  foliage,  exotic  fruits  and  the  ultramarine  of  sea 
and  sky,  but  amply  supplied  with  daily  newspapers, 
radio,  golf  links  and  movies.  In  essence,  where  wants 
and  desires  are  gratified  but  dislikes  and  aversions 
deleted — “A  Paradise  with  American  plumbin  as 
Nina  Wilcox  Putnam  aptly  wrote. 

Is  it  too  much  to  wish  for,  a place  like  this  on  earth? 
Or  should  one  look  for  such  only  in  the  life  hereafter? 
Not  at  all.  There  is  one  place  that  suits  the  fancies 
already  expressed,  and  many  more  besides.  There  is 
a land,  convenient  to  reach  and  economical  to  live  in, 
lying  only  a few  days  from  your  door.  And  that  land 
is  the  Territory  of  Hawaii,  U.  S.  A.,  where  one  needs 
no  alarm  clock  to  arise  to  the  joys  of  living  the  whole 
year  through. 


